Recipe

Mango Bhapa Doi

Creamy Bengali steamed yogurt dessert with mango, saffron, cardamom, and a silky mango finish.

Mango bhapa doi in a terracotta bowl topped with mango pieces and pistachios.

Recipe information

Prep time
15 min
Cook time
30 min
Total time
285 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy

About this recipe

Mango Bhapa Doi is a chilled Bengali dessert with a smooth steamed-yogurt base and the bright sweetness of ripe mango.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Hung curd
  • 0.5 cup Condensed milk
  • 0.25 cup Mango pulp
  • 2 tbsp Warm milk
  • Saffron
  • 1 Green cardamom
  • Mango pulp — For the syrup
  • Sugar — For the syrup

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Heatproof moulds
  • Steamer

Cooking method

  1. Make the yogurt base

    Whisk the hung curd, condensed milk, mango pulp, warm milk, saffron, and cardamom until smooth.

  2. Steam until set

    Divide the mixture between moulds and steam gently until just set.

  3. Chill completely

    Cool the bhapa doi, then refrigerate it until thoroughly chilled.

  4. Make the mango syrup

    Cook mango pulp, sugar, and water until a smooth syrup forms, then cool it completely.

  5. Serve

    Top the chilled bhapa doi with mango syrup just before serving.

Pro tips

  • Steam over gentle heat so the yogurt stays smooth and delicate.
  • Chill fully before unmoulding or serving for the best texture.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make mango bhapa doi ahead?

Yes. It keeps well chilled for up to two days; add the syrup just before serving.

Can I use store-bought mango pulp?

Yes. Choose ripe, unsweetened mango pulp and adjust the sugar in the syrup to taste.

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